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>> war with russia, possibly. civil war in ukraine, which is presumably unfolding as you can see from the pictures, which might draw russia cruise the canadian border and n.a.t.o. across the western boarder. >> russia is amassing tens of thousands of troops. >> they've been there for a time. >> what is the major objective? >> to keep ukraine from joining n.a.t.o., and keeping a large part of it with hundred of years of political association with russia. >> russia doesn't see the current government as legitimate. do you think there'll be elections? >> there's questionable whether there'll be elections. what kind of elections can you have with tanks, fighting. remember, those elections were for the presidency, not for parliament or a new constitution, which everyone agrees is necessary to keep ukraine together. on practical terms, may 25th is 2.5 weeks away. can you imagine elections held there? >> may 11th is a deadline for referendum of activists in donetsk. >> that's a local issue. it's not promoted by the kiev g
>> war with russia, possibly. civil war in ukraine, which is presumably unfolding as you can see from the pictures, which might draw russia cruise the canadian border and n.a.t.o. across the western boarder. >> russia is amassing tens of thousands of troops. >> they've been there for a time. >> what is the major objective? >> to keep ukraine from joining n.a.t.o., and keeping a large part of it with hundred of years of political association with russia. >>...
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military forces in ukraine tried to push out rebels loi to russia -- loyal to russia. friday the push led to a deadly clash. it was not all wise cracks at the white house correspondence dipper. president obama's reference to al jazeera journalists and a look at the world's restrictive countries when it comes to freedom of the press. >> translation: i wish i could do to school, make money and send my little brother and sister to school. >> boys typically have a leg you will when it comes to attending school. we tell us why girls are struggling to get an education despite a new law to level the playing field. . >>. >> california chrome shines bright. >>> the crowd favourite broke away winning the 14th kentucky derby. this horse has a humble beginning with odds stacked against him. his owners are two retired me who used their savings to breed a horse, which is rare in a business dominated by the wealthy. they knew little when they started. now their horse is a potential striple crown winner. >> good morning, welcome back to al jazeera america. i'm morgan radford live in n
military forces in ukraine tried to push out rebels loi to russia -- loyal to russia. friday the push led to a deadly clash. it was not all wise cracks at the white house correspondence dipper. president obama's reference to al jazeera journalists and a look at the world's restrictive countries when it comes to freedom of the press. >> translation: i wish i could do to school, make money and send my little brother and sister to school. >> boys typically have a leg you will when it...
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there is ample act that russia has destroyed the agreement. is there any evidence that ukrainian government will fulfill the obligation? >> we have seen absolutely nothing from the russian government that indicates that they intended to move in the direction of the geneva agreement. then of course the ukrainian authorities are trying to regain control of certain parts of the eastern ukraine. what they're doing in slorches seems to be rather -- slovyansk seems or the rather carefully. looks like they're going to seal it off, that's the way i interpret news at the moment. the best would be for all illegals to disarm whoever they are, whatever conviction they have, and respect the fact that there will be elections in ukraine. and that will decide the future of the country. >> the question is of course how they're being armed, as you said two ukrainian helicopters were shot down at least one of them with a surface to air missile reportedly president obama said that is undercutting russia contention that this is a spon tain spontaneous uprising. yo
there is ample act that russia has destroyed the agreement. is there any evidence that ukrainian government will fulfill the obligation? >> we have seen absolutely nothing from the russian government that indicates that they intended to move in the direction of the geneva agreement. then of course the ukrainian authorities are trying to regain control of certain parts of the eastern ukraine. what they're doing in slorches seems to be rather -- slovyansk seems or the rather carefully....
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they are not supportive of joining russia or to be annexed. they are scared and sick of what is happening in eastern ukraine especially with the armed men raiding the cities. what is often missing, especially in local media coverage, that the people are also not supportive of kiev government. and we saw rent spols clog that -- polls showing that the majority of locals are skeptical of a possible legitimacy of kiev government. this is very top and delicate balancing act for kiev, restoring order in eastern ukraine, and at the same time not to scare off locals that are not happy to see army troops on the ground either. >> a freelance journalist based in kiev, max im, thank you for being with us. >>> the woman who recorded donald sterling's racest rant is blacking her silence. she tells abc news the l.a. clippers opener is not a racist and she's not his girlfriend. in a television interview she stood up for sister-in-law saying he -- donald sterling saying he came from a different generation and his actions should speak louder than his words. >>
they are not supportive of joining russia or to be annexed. they are scared and sick of what is happening in eastern ukraine especially with the armed men raiding the cities. what is often missing, especially in local media coverage, that the people are also not supportive of kiev government. and we saw rent spols clog that -- polls showing that the majority of locals are skeptical of a possible legitimacy of kiev government. this is very top and delicate balancing act for kiev, restoring order...
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tries to hurt russia, russia can get mean in turn. so it's a risk, and we have to watch that energy complex of prices, because if there is shutdowns and shutbacks, that would be very damaging to western europe and indirectly to the united states. >> alan germany is a bit of a linchpin here, it is the biggest economy in that part of the world. it needs that energy. it can't afford a spike in the price of oil or natural gas, so germany going along with this american push for sanctions would be crucial for sanctions it? >> that's right. but the german's view of sanctions -- and that wasn't talked about today, because there will be differences between chancellor merkel and president obama -- the -- the business interests of germany are putting plenty of pressure on not to be mean on the sanctions. so i think germany will be more tender and more careful in relationships with russia than the united states might be. at least in the rhetoric. >> alan you say and others have said that, you know, russia is probably already in a recession right
tries to hurt russia, russia can get mean in turn. so it's a risk, and we have to watch that energy complex of prices, because if there is shutdowns and shutbacks, that would be very damaging to western europe and indirectly to the united states. >> alan germany is a bit of a linchpin here, it is the biggest economy in that part of the world. it needs that energy. it can't afford a spike in the price of oil or natural gas, so germany going along with this american push for sanctions would...
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to russia to stand down. also tonight: the search for relisha. the search for her disappearance. one man's call on the air waves, that relisha is somewhere out there, waiting to come home. >> i saw her picture and it warms my heart.
to russia to stand down. also tonight: the search for relisha. the search for her disappearance. one man's call on the air waves, that relisha is somewhere out there, waiting to come home. >> i saw her picture and it warms my heart.
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one area, crimea has already voted to become part of russia. but along the black sea if those regions block away from ukraine like crimea did ukraine would be cut off from major ports and some appliance. it would be nearly land locked. and if russia controlled those regions it would have to access all the resources. now, russia says it's not the aggressor. john terret joins us. john. >> that is stance taken throughout this crisis by the russians. vitaly cherkin, said the geneva accord signed back in april is effectively dead now and he blamed ukraine, kyiv and its western backers for letting that happen. in response, the council heard from the measured response from kyiv. samantha power the u.s. ambassador to the security council talked about 26,000 square kilometers of land presently being fought over by ukraine and russia and said throughout this 63 day crisis the ukrainians have tried to end it peacefully. here's more about what samantha power had to say. >> as its country has been carved up, as foreign operatives have arrived, ukraine has c
one area, crimea has already voted to become part of russia. but along the black sea if those regions block away from ukraine like crimea did ukraine would be cut off from major ports and some appliance. it would be nearly land locked. and if russia controlled those regions it would have to access all the resources. now, russia says it's not the aggressor. john terret joins us. john. >> that is stance taken throughout this crisis by the russians. vitaly cherkin, said the geneva accord...
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at the white house, president obama and german chancellor merkel, step up and threaten russia with more sanctions. >>> in afghanistan, a landslide burst thousands,. >>> and the economy is gaining steam. the unemployment rate drops to its lowest level in six years. the conflict in ukraine is getting worse. today the ukrainian army launched a preemptive attack on the eastern part of the country. those forces however armed with rocket launchers aimed an shooting down two helicopter pilots. when prowrg prowrgs pro-russian. >> purports to show what the residents are slovyansk and the pro-russian procrastinates who made the eastern city their base woke to at dawn. the ukrainian army launched what it described as a large scale antiterrorist operation. the apparent objective for now not to overrun the city but to form a blockade around it. some separatists said they were ready to fight. >>> i will fight with whatever i have, if not a rifle then i will fight with my hands and strangle them so they won't mess with my lands. >>> sophisticated surface to air missiles, something the government in ky
at the white house, president obama and german chancellor merkel, step up and threaten russia with more sanctions. >>> in afghanistan, a landslide burst thousands,. >>> and the economy is gaining steam. the unemployment rate drops to its lowest level in six years. the conflict in ukraine is getting worse. today the ukrainian army launched a preemptive attack on the eastern part of the country. those forces however armed with rocket launchers aimed an shooting down two...
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. >>> at the white house barack obama and angela merkel project unity on ukraine and threaten russia with sanctions. >>> mother nature strikes again, this time a massive mudslide in afghanistan - the death toll in the thousands. >>> the u.s. economy is gaping momentum, >>> this has been a day of violent conflict in ukraine. fighting broke out in the eastern part of the country as the ukranian army launched a heavy attack on pro-russian forces. they shot two ukranian helicopters. ukranians say the military access was a pre-emptive strike. in washington president obama, german chancellor angela merkel held talks on the crisis and in front of reporters the two leaders threatened sanctions against russia. we have reporters in ukraine and capitals around the world tracking the military and diplomatic developments. we start with al jazeera's jonah hall in donetsk. >> reporter: video posted on the internet purports to show what the residents of slovyansk and the pro-russian separatists that made the city their base woke to at dawn. the ukrainian army launched what it described as a large-sc
. >>> at the white house barack obama and angela merkel project unity on ukraine and threaten russia with sanctions. >>> mother nature strikes again, this time a massive mudslide in afghanistan - the death toll in the thousands. >>> the u.s. economy is gaping momentum, >>> this has been a day of violent conflict in ukraine. fighting broke out in the eastern part of the country as the ukranian army launched a heavy attack on pro-russian forces. they shot two...
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the goal is not to punish russia. the goal is to give them an inseptember sent -- sin enttive to choose the better course. to solve these issues diplomatically. within europe and the eu, i'm sure there has to be extensive consultations. you have 28 countries, and some are more vulnerable than others to russian reaction. but what has been remarkable is the degree to which all countries agree that russia has violated the integrity and sovereignty of a country. we anticipate that if we have to use more sanctions, we can. and i thank chancellor merkel's leadership on this front. she has been extraordinarily helpful, not only in facilitating european unity, but she has also been very important in helping to shape a possible diplomatic resolution, and reaching out to the russians to encourage them to take that door while it's still open. [ no audio ] that when it comes to sanctions we're looking at a whole range of issues. energy flows, those continue even at the height of the cold war. so the idea that you are going to tur
the goal is not to punish russia. the goal is to give them an inseptember sent -- sin enttive to choose the better course. to solve these issues diplomatically. within europe and the eu, i'm sure there has to be extensive consultations. you have 28 countries, and some are more vulnerable than others to russian reaction. but what has been remarkable is the degree to which all countries agree that russia has violated the integrity and sovereignty of a country. we anticipate that if we have to use...
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would like to see stronger sanctions placed on russia, but germany is very economically tied to russia. they did $100 billion in trade last year alone, so they ultimately have different methods of try tolling get what they both want. chancellor merkel has been talking to president putin often, so the white house sees her as a bridge with president putin. just how they go about achieving the ends is really in question. >> is it believed that both parties will be on the same page when it comes to military options concerning ukraine? there are those on capitol hill saying there must be a military solution, but europe doesn't seem to have the stomach for that. >> reporter: the focus at this point is on sanctions. it's not popular with the american public or the german public, so the focus right now is how can they best use sanctions and get on the same page? >> and this talk of boots on the ground, how is that playing in washington? is there a sense that the white house isn't doing enough when it comes to sanctions or is there more of a sense this is just political rhetoric on capitol hill
would like to see stronger sanctions placed on russia, but germany is very economically tied to russia. they did $100 billion in trade last year alone, so they ultimately have different methods of try tolling get what they both want. chancellor merkel has been talking to president putin often, so the white house sees her as a bridge with president putin. just how they go about achieving the ends is really in question. >> is it believed that both parties will be on the same page when it...
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and european union stopped short of hitting russia's oil and gas industry. trade between the two countries amounted to $100 billion last year. >> we work very closely with russia, we are to some extent even dependant on russian gas, so we're hesitant to put more pressure on russia. >> reporter: since the start of the ukraine crisis, chancellor merkel has spoken more than any other word leader with president putin. >> she right now is the link of communication with putin. in that respect, being here in washington the day after she just talked to putin, it's very symbolic. >> reporter: the german leading is known for taking small steps. >> she is seen as someone who likes to lead by consensus. >> reporter: that cool demeanor may keep the german chancer will from hitting president obama with a skwaiting public critique. this is her visit to washington since the revelation of the nsa monitoring her moan calls. >> she will talk very openly, i think to president obama about this issue, but she will not talk about that issue on the press conference, or if she is go
and european union stopped short of hitting russia's oil and gas industry. trade between the two countries amounted to $100 billion last year. >> we work very closely with russia, we are to some extent even dependant on russian gas, so we're hesitant to put more pressure on russia. >> reporter: since the start of the ukraine crisis, chancellor merkel has spoken more than any other word leader with president putin. >> she right now is the link of communication with putin. in...
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the crisis in john boehner and sanctions against russia topping the agenda. this is her first visit to warrant since it was revealed the nsa had been listening in on her phone conversations. harriet tory is a reporter for the "wall street journal." she joins us from berlin this morning. ms. tory, what needs to hatch during this meeting between these two heads of state? >> reporter: the nsa is certainly an item on the agenda, as you mentioned but what's foremost on the agenda is the crisis in ukraine and trying to establish a joint line between washington and berlin on how we are doing to deal with the crisis in ukraine. it seems like there is a bit of conflict. although the nsa will play a role in the negotiations. the german government has been playing it down recently. they want add no- spy deal. that was when the revelations came out last summer, a lot of politicians, the run-up, saying we want a no-spy deal with america. we deserve this. we are partners on an eye to eye basis. >> seems to have -- the hope for that seems to have reduced a little bit in rec
the crisis in john boehner and sanctions against russia topping the agenda. this is her first visit to warrant since it was revealed the nsa had been listening in on her phone conversations. harriet tory is a reporter for the "wall street journal." she joins us from berlin this morning. ms. tory, what needs to hatch during this meeting between these two heads of state? >> reporter: the nsa is certainly an item on the agenda, as you mentioned but what's foremost on the agenda is...
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. >>> how the sanctions on russia could end up hurting america's own space program, and the fight to give millions of americans a rise. that's "real money." >> our current system has gone very far awry... >> there's huge pressure on the police to arrest and find somebody guilty >> i think the system is going to fail a lot of other people. >> you convicted the wrong person >> i find that extraordinarily disappointing... >> to keep me from going to jail, i needed to cooperate. >> somebody can push you in a death chamber >> it's not a joke >> the system with joe beringer >> now inroducing, the new al jazeea america mobile news app. get our exclusive in depth, reporting when you want it. a global perspective wherever you are. the major headlines in context. mashable says... you'll never miss the latest news >> they will continue looking for suvivors... >> the potential for energy production is huge... >> no noise, no clutter, just real reporting. the new al jazeera america mobile app, available for your apple and android mobile device. download it now >> space may be the final frontier,
. >>> how the sanctions on russia could end up hurting america's own space program, and the fight to give millions of americans a rise. that's "real money." >> our current system has gone very far awry... >> there's huge pressure on the police to arrest and find somebody guilty >> i think the system is going to fail a lot of other people. >> you convicted the wrong person >> i find that extraordinarily disappointing... >> to keep me from...
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. >>> how the sanctions on russia could end up hurting america's own space program, and the fight to give millions of americans a rise. that's "real money." >> the debate that divides america, unites the critics, a reason to watch al jazeera america the standout television event borderland, is gritty honesty. >> a lot of people don't have a clue what goes on down here, the only way to find out, is to see it yourselves. >> taking viewers beyond the debate. >> don't miss al jazeera america's critically acclaimed series borderland on al jazeera america borderland on al jazeera america also available on demand if i told you that a free ten-second test could mean less waiting for things like security backups and file downloads you'd take that test, right? well, what are you waiting for? you could literally be done with the test by now. now you could have done it twice. this is awkward. check your speed. see how fast your internet can be. switch now and add voice and tv for $34.90. comcast business built for business. trwith secure wifie for your business. it also comes with public wifi fo
. >>> how the sanctions on russia could end up hurting america's own space program, and the fight to give millions of americans a rise. that's "real money." >> the debate that divides america, unites the critics, a reason to watch al jazeera america the standout television event borderland, is gritty honesty. >> a lot of people don't have a clue what goes on down here, the only way to find out, is to see it yourselves. >> taking viewers beyond the debate....
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. >>> how the sanctions on russia could end up hurting america's own space program, and the fight to give millions of americans a rise. that's "real money." >> space may be the final frontier, but it also may be the conflict between united states and russia. look at the response to the latest u.s. sanctions in the crisis of ukraine. ouch. here's the thing. right now the only way for nasa to get to the international space station is on a russian spacecraft. some worry that russia will deny access on the spacecraft and worse, not bring back the american astronauts already on board. you have a lot of families and friends in this industry. do you believe it's a real possibility the russians would say we're not going to transport your astronauts any more. >> i think charlie bolden said it directly. the space relationship between the united states and russia has survived a lot of other political up heavals, statistically the answer is no, they wouldn't do that, but russia has surprised us a lot, especially here in the last couple of months. i think it is a very real possibility, but but st
. >>> how the sanctions on russia could end up hurting america's own space program, and the fight to give millions of americans a rise. that's "real money." >> space may be the final frontier, but it also may be the conflict between united states and russia. look at the response to the latest u.s. sanctions in the crisis of ukraine. ouch. here's the thing. right now the only way for nasa to get to the international space station is on a russian spacecraft. some worry...
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boosts it's military presence hoping to send a message to russia. we have more from eastern ukraine. >> firmly in the hans of the pro russian protesters who now occupy the police, security and regional government buildings, an embarrassment for the interim government who has been promis promising to strike back with a terror company that never really happened. now he points a finger at its own police forces. >> security service in these regions, first of all in the regions unable to fulfill it's duties to protect it's citizens. they are hopeless in these issues. furthermore some of these you wants assessed or are in cooperation with terrorist groups. >> reporter: the interim government's failure to retake buildings seems to only embolden pro russian militants. for many here the defense units. >> it's clear that these are organized people and organized groups they gather people and these buildings are just handed to them. >> reporter: police have been unable or unwilling to stop them. they're often seen standing around the barricades while protesters
boosts it's military presence hoping to send a message to russia. we have more from eastern ukraine. >> firmly in the hans of the pro russian protesters who now occupy the police, security and regional government buildings, an embarrassment for the interim government who has been promis promising to strike back with a terror company that never really happened. now he points a finger at its own police forces. >> security service in these regions, first of all in the regions unable to...
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deployments in europe, i think russia has really looked for ways to get into that space. there is this domestic win for putin at home when he is using russian power abroad. so i think that has always been one of his tools to keep russian--the russian population quiet, built his own popularity, and i think we've under estimated that in terms of policy in the past five years. >> nancy soderberg, putin does not send his agenda and plans to the white house, so there is a certain amount of reactive mode action that is going to go on, but has the obama white house and state department been handling this well since the demonstrations at the maidan flared last fall? >> let me push back to what the other colleagues have talked tad about no doctrine and bipolar world. that's so last century thinking. we're trying to direct the world into the 21st century, there have been bumps but i think we're more on track with that. president putt someone certainly a big challenge. it's not our fault that he's making all the wrong decisions for his country. he's driving the country into some ima
deployments in europe, i think russia has really looked for ways to get into that space. there is this domestic win for putin at home when he is using russian power abroad. so i think that has always been one of his tools to keep russian--the russian population quiet, built his own popularity, and i think we've under estimated that in terms of policy in the past five years. >> nancy soderberg, putin does not send his agenda and plans to the white house, so there is a certain amount of...
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he called this part of ukraine new russia, and like old russia now needs to be part of the russia of which he is president. that's his intent. the development in the last few weeks points in that direction. reports say a lot of these people, ag tators are getting the orders from moscow. it's a pleasure to have you on the show. insight. >> my pleasure. >>> the numbers are frightening, one in five women assaulted during their college years, and only 12% of victims report the results to authorities. the obama has taken steps to fix what has been referred to as a college epidemic. vice president joe biden announced a proposal to protect students from sexual assault that will help schools reduce the number of assaults on their campuses as well as give support to vick tips. >> colleges -- victims. >> colleges and universities can no longer turn a blind eye or rape or sexual assault. we need to provide survivors with more support. justice. >> nothing in the proposal is legally binding. will the recommendations have the wanted and needed impact. >> joining us from stamford connecticut is cof
he called this part of ukraine new russia, and like old russia now needs to be part of the russia of which he is president. that's his intent. the development in the last few weeks points in that direction. reports say a lot of these people, ag tators are getting the orders from moscow. it's a pleasure to have you on the show. insight. >> my pleasure. >>> the numbers are frightening, one in five women assaulted during their college years, and only 12% of victims report the...
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he addressed parliament in kiev just hours after more government buildings were taken over by pro-russia groups in the east. let's get more now on those elections in iraq. kamal has been keeping a close eye on what has been happening on social media. >> yes. we want to look at what interest might actually be in the united states in these elections. i saw this just a moment ago. and my producer did i should say, this is someone who snapped a picture at their old high school. and this is a queueing system of old school tables with bits of tape in between them, and they have created a queueing system for a polling station there. and this is one of my favorites, the mother on the right-hand side has clearly voted but her two children want to feel like they are part of the election process, and they have the purple on their finger. as i said to laura, we want to talk to the united states here and what level of interest there might be in the elections. i'm going to start with this graphic, and it is really quite brilliant. it shows you this first circle, which is 50, $60 billion. that is the i
he addressed parliament in kiev just hours after more government buildings were taken over by pro-russia groups in the east. let's get more now on those elections in iraq. kamal has been keeping a close eye on what has been happening on social media. >> yes. we want to look at what interest might actually be in the united states in these elections. i saw this just a moment ago. and my producer did i should say, this is someone who snapped a picture at their old high school. and this is a...
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fro where you are standing, are sanctions impacting russia or its supporters in eastern ukraine? >> that's a very difficult question to ask. you'd have to say the ultimate intention of these sanctions is to prevent a russian invasion of eastern ukraine and if that invasion does not happen, was it due to the sanctioners not. i suspect we might be arguing about that for months or years to come, but as rewards the conduct of pro russian groups in the east, they don't seem deterred at all, quite the contrary. they seem more emboldened on each day, going very much on the offensive, they are on the front, sanctions or not. >> barnaby phillips for us in donetsk in eastern you a crane, thank you. >> parliamentary elections, first time they have headed to the polls since the u.s. pulled out in 2011. there are reports of attacks outside the capitol. we are at a polling side in baghdad. how has the turnout been so far where you are? >> this polling station in central baghdad, they are voting just through those doors, has about 3,500 registered voters, about 1,000 people have turned up so fa
fro where you are standing, are sanctions impacting russia or its supporters in eastern ukraine? >> that's a very difficult question to ask. you'd have to say the ultimate intention of these sanctions is to prevent a russian invasion of eastern ukraine and if that invasion does not happen, was it due to the sanctioners not. i suspect we might be arguing about that for months or years to come, but as rewards the conduct of pro russian groups in the east, they don't seem deterred at all,...
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. >>> russia has accused the west of reviving cold war tactics. on tuesday the you european union added 15 more people on the list of russian and ukrainian officials facing asset freezes and travel bands. washington announced a new set of sanctions. president obama said he would not impose more sanctions. >> eastern ukraine - gunman opened fire as they took control of more buildings. pro-russian able to visits stormed the headquarters for police and luhansk. barnaby phillips reports from the city of donetsk. gungun. >> reporter: the pro-russian crowd forced their way into the government building in liuhansk they seemed incapable or unwilling to take on the crowds. they refused to hand their weapons over. then they were escorted away. the crowd revelled in their victory. they took over more buildings in the town. later pro-russian gunmen opened fire in an attack on the police station. so pro-russian groups extend their control. they want to hold a referendum in early may. in order for the vote to be credible they need a large enough area under thei
. >>> russia has accused the west of reviving cold war tactics. on tuesday the you european union added 15 more people on the list of russian and ukrainian officials facing asset freezes and travel bands. washington announced a new set of sanctions. president obama said he would not impose more sanctions. >> eastern ukraine - gunman opened fire as they took control of more buildings. pro-russian able to visits stormed the headquarters for police and luhansk. barnaby phillips...
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vladimir putin said russia will not counter sanction western powers but he did say that russia would reconsider allowing western companies to participate in its energy projects if sanctions continue. >>> today was supposed to be the deadline for a framework for a mideast process. after trying to bring both sides together the talks are off, at least for now. nick schifrin is in jerusalem, nick, it seems like the talks have hit a roadblock yet again. >> yes, a really rather massive roadblock. richelle, since they began they have been one of the top foreign policy priorities. there is shuttle diplomacy, press conferences, private meetings, and today's deadline passed with a whimper without even a phone call between the two sides. >> reporter: for nine months america's top diplomats worked tirelyless on mideast peace. >> this can be achieved. >> reporter: secretary of state john kerry has met with israel i officials 39 times and met with palestinian officials 40 times. both sides were determined. >> i know it's going to be tough, but i also know the consequences of not trying could be wo
vladimir putin said russia will not counter sanction western powers but he did say that russia would reconsider allowing western companies to participate in its energy projects if sanctions continue. >>> today was supposed to be the deadline for a framework for a mideast process. after trying to bring both sides together the talks are off, at least for now. nick schifrin is in jerusalem, nick, it seems like the talks have hit a roadblock yet again. >> yes, a really rather massive...
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secretary says sanctions against russia are working. they have not slowed dissent across ukraine. protesters occupy buildings in one of the largest cities in the east. more than 1,000 storm buildings armed with baseball bats and opened fire on police headquartersers. >> reporter: a day after washington announced a new round of sanctions, brussels linked the names of 15 linked to event in ukraine that it targets. nine are russian, ipp clueing demimry kozak who oversaw the crimea region into russia's federation. >> the e.r. u operator, and the defence minister in charge of the drops on the border. deputy foreign minister says:. >> the american list goes further, including companies and individuals, but stops short of targetting firms like rosnest, the oil giant, simply placing a ban and freeze on its director. now, russia will only feel the effect if there are further sanctions hitting the financial and energy sectors here. things which could hurt europe's interests as well. >> this mostly looks like political gestures, rather than any actions which can really jeopardise - well, rus
secretary says sanctions against russia are working. they have not slowed dissent across ukraine. protesters occupy buildings in one of the largest cities in the east. more than 1,000 storm buildings armed with baseball bats and opened fire on police headquartersers. >> reporter: a day after washington announced a new round of sanctions, brussels linked the names of 15 linked to event in ukraine that it targets. nine are russian, ipp clueing demimry kozak who oversaw the crimea region...
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i don't think it's greater russia he is after so much is this eurasian ideal where he wants to make russia an island unto itself which doesn't participate in the international order. i don't think the sanctions are going to deter him. he's quite driven with what he wants, and he doesn't have a whole lot of good options anyway. but they will undermine his ability to act and an authoritarian regime is expensive to run. there is no point in corruption if there is no money in it. >> right. obviously could get extremely expensive if he decides to expand beyond his borders and moved in to eastern ukraine. a lot of thought-provoking stuff. greg satel, good to have you with us. thank you? >> thanks for having me. >> the world inside and outside the nba is appalled by the alleged racist remarks by one of its owners. what should happen to him now? also, could the battle with the element did turn into a battle between nations? a climate change discussion you have not hurd. f hermella is tracking the top stories on the web. >> what seemed like good news for u.s. education is being met with secretcism.
i don't think it's greater russia he is after so much is this eurasian ideal where he wants to make russia an island unto itself which doesn't participate in the international order. i don't think the sanctions are going to deter him. he's quite driven with what he wants, and he doesn't have a whole lot of good options anyway. but they will undermine his ability to act and an authoritarian regime is expensive to run. there is no point in corruption if there is no money in it. >> right....
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and europe expanding sanctions against russia. >> who is being targeted now. why some say washington needs to leave cold war tactics behind for a new approach with moscow. >> i wrote hundreds of thousands of letters asking them please help me save my life. >> there is a new study out that says 4% of death row inmates didn't do anything, they're innocent. >> a we had low has her house lost because of a $6 fine. >> good morning. >> ahead in this half hour, why some say washington needs a new approach dealing with russia's actions in ukraine. >> a death row inmate, a story of how a man fought for his freedom and won. >> this is a story i had not heard about, kids using a popular lip balm to get high. we will talk about the risk. >> it's how they're using it. >> they can use anything these days. >> let's take a look at top stories this morning, another round of tornadoes devastating southern states, 11 killed on monday after several twisters tore through alabama, mississippi and tennessee. states of emergency declared in alabama and mississippi, 17 people killed b
and europe expanding sanctions against russia. >> who is being targeted now. why some say washington needs to leave cold war tactics behind for a new approach with moscow. >> i wrote hundreds of thousands of letters asking them please help me save my life. >> there is a new study out that says 4% of death row inmates didn't do anything, they're innocent. >> a we had low has her house lost because of a $6 fine. >> good morning. >> ahead in this half hour, why...
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and russia's deputy prime minister who over saw criteria into russia after it was annexed and valarie, the first deputy minister of defense and army general in charge of the deployment of russian troops along the ukrainian border. across in moscow and we are joined live from there, and putin himself with talks got close to him and why are these particular men being targeted? >> reporter: well, laura, first of all we should point out unlike the list released on monday including companies and individuals the eu list is putting a travel pan and asset freeze on individuals only. now some of those as you were listing are key military officials and some of them linked to the de-facto annexation of crimea including a member of the duma, russian parliament responsible for starting legislation to integrate crimea into russian federation and another figure is chief of the russian staff. now, we should point out that some of these people are politically important but they are not in putin inner circle as some of the american sanctions have gone to. >> russia vowed reprisal for the u.s. sanctions
and russia's deputy prime minister who over saw criteria into russia after it was annexed and valarie, the first deputy minister of defense and army general in charge of the deployment of russian troops along the ukrainian border. across in moscow and we are joined live from there, and putin himself with talks got close to him and why are these particular men being targeted? >> reporter: well, laura, first of all we should point out unlike the list released on monday including companies...
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he is the head of russia's largest oil company. he is considered to be russia's second-most powerful man. he has an exploration partnership with exxon mobil that deal that he helped bring back when he was russia's deputy prime minister. my next guest says they need to help ukraine by providing forms of so-called non-lethal military assistance. that's the recommendation of wesley clark. general clark you'll remember ran for the 2004 democratic presidential nomination. he appeared on a panel here today, and i asked him specifically what non-lethal assistance can the u.s. offer? >> they have to be able to control the provocateur s. these are russian special forces guys. they are equipped with the latest technology. that's who is in these buildings, and then they are surrounded by a bunch of collaborators, some of them are also infiltrate fors. it's a very sophisticated media operation, and if you are going to deal with that, you need the right tools. you need intelligence -- actually ukrainians are getting a lot of on the ground intel
he is the head of russia's largest oil company. he is considered to be russia's second-most powerful man. he has an exploration partnership with exxon mobil that deal that he helped bring back when he was russia's deputy prime minister. my next guest says they need to help ukraine by providing forms of so-called non-lethal military assistance. that's the recommendation of wesley clark. general clark you'll remember ran for the 2004 democratic presidential nomination. he appeared on a panel here...
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there has been a response from russia. let me give that you. the foreign deputy foreign minister said that the u.s. sanctions will not go unanswered, and the response said it will be painful to washington. the e.u. in separate moves today on monday basically said that it will be released in the names of 15 people that it will be facing sanctions on facing assets and travel bans. so a concerted and linked effort by america, the u.s. and europe to bring about these third round of sanctions will be tightened up if there are any military incursions into ukraine. >> pro russian separatists moved into the councilcal in the donestk region. and they are reported to control a police station. moscow those who are occupying the buildings in cities across eastern ukraine. a mayor of a city in ukraine has been shot, and is going through emergency surgery. unknown gunmen attacked him while i was out jogging. what we want to do is get an update of what is happening right now on the ground in eastern ukraine, in the city of donestk. barnaby phillips with an up
there has been a response from russia. let me give that you. the foreign deputy foreign minister said that the u.s. sanctions will not go unanswered, and the response said it will be painful to washington. the e.u. in separate moves today on monday basically said that it will be released in the names of 15 people that it will be facing sanctions on facing assets and travel bans. so a concerted and linked effort by america, the u.s. and europe to bring about these third round of sanctions will...
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these will be ban for sale, export to russia. the key line to all of this because it is the same underlining the conclusion that the e.u. members have come up with, there will be more sanctions threatening key sectors of energy defense and finance if there are any further moves against the ukraine by russia and those 40,000 troops on the border. so no surprises there. we also have got a statement from the e.u. their ambassadors are meeting as we speak, and they are also banning pretty individual sanctions on individuals. no mention of any companies, the freezing of bank assets from those caught up in that list of sanctions. they're coming out at the same time. we'll get more information as the day proceeds. >> thank you very much, indeed. as peter is saying that has been reaching us in the last few minutes. in eastern ukraine itself. pro russia separatests have seized another government building. men wearing no military insignia once again western nations accuse moscow of supporting the separatest government who have been occupyi
these will be ban for sale, export to russia. the key line to all of this because it is the same underlining the conclusion that the e.u. members have come up with, there will be more sanctions threatening key sectors of energy defense and finance if there are any further moves against the ukraine by russia and those 40,000 troops on the border. so no surprises there. we also have got a statement from the e.u. their ambassadors are meeting as we speak, and they are also banning pretty...
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are considering further sanctions on russia. president putin is undeterred by the first set of sanctions bit u.s., is there anything different in these new sanctions? >> the belief is that when the sanctions are announced they will come closer to putin's inner circle, but as far as making as he can foal sanctions as in targeting whole sectors, that is not going to happen, certainly not yet at least. the belief is that it's a slow approach. there is tension between america and the e.u., but america would like to see a harder line, but it's not possible to get that kind of consensus from the european countries not least because they have significantly more business interests with russia than does the united states, some 25% of gas, which is consumed in europe comes from russia. it's the kind of mutually assured satisfaction. the ruble has plummeted, the russian bonds downgraded to one mark above junk status, so there is some dispute and hope that it will make an affect with this new round of sanctions. >> expect more details on sa
are considering further sanctions on russia. president putin is undeterred by the first set of sanctions bit u.s., is there anything different in these new sanctions? >> the belief is that when the sanctions are announced they will come closer to putin's inner circle, but as far as making as he can foal sanctions as in targeting whole sectors, that is not going to happen, certainly not yet at least. the belief is that it's a slow approach. there is tension between america and the e.u.,...
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and europe intense filing sanctions against russia for its actions in ukraine. the specific parts of the russian economy they are targeting. >> there must be sanctions that make it clear that the nba family willav
and europe intense filing sanctions against russia for its actions in ukraine. the specific parts of the russian economy they are targeting. >> there must be sanctions that make it clear that the nba family willav
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my brother lives in russia, i live here. i'm afraid of war, and worry that my son will be taken into the army. >> she's part of a silent majority that wants peace and their country to stay intact. >>> macedonia's leading opposition party says it will not accept the results of this weekend's elections. votes have been counted. the ruling party claimed a double victory. we have this report. >> reporter: there was a sell ebb ratry mood at the prime minister's headquarters. his party, the right wing dmrodpn and e were elected for a further term. the social democrat opposition says this result was too good to be believed. >> translation: the citizens of macedonia are cheated. there's no conditions for basic electoral process, which was conducted in an uncivilized manner and the constitutional rite of the citizen was you surped. the union of macedonia, as the biggest opposition party asks for the creation of a government of technocrats. >> as the biggest political party, they are asking for an interim government of the technocrats
my brother lives in russia, i live here. i'm afraid of war, and worry that my son will be taken into the army. >> she's part of a silent majority that wants peace and their country to stay intact. >>> macedonia's leading opposition party says it will not accept the results of this weekend's elections. votes have been counted. the ruling party claimed a double victory. we have this report. >> reporter: there was a sell ebb ratry mood at the prime minister's headquarters. his...
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., russia and japan. kerry said: . >> well, the u.s. state department told al jazeera that kerry was echoing statements made by former israeli prime ministers. its spokeswoman said: >>> palestine president mahmoud abbas has given some of his strongest comments yet condemning the nazi genocide of jews. it did little to ease tensions, both blaming each other for a break down in the peace talks. stefanie dekker reports. >> reporter: it's the latest black and forth in an exhausting blame game, prompted by the palestine president statement of support. mahmoud abbas is quoted as saying:. >> some say it could be an olive bramping at a time when the -- branch at a time when the peace talks are as good as over. >> israeli president binyamin netanyahu was having none of it, especially when mahmoud abbas was planning a unity government with hamas. >> instead of making conciliatory statements meant to apiece international public opinion. they should choose between hamas, a terrorist group denying the holocaust. we hope he abandons the fact and retu
., russia and japan. kerry said: . >> well, the u.s. state department told al jazeera that kerry was echoing statements made by former israeli prime ministers. its spokeswoman said: >>> palestine president mahmoud abbas has given some of his strongest comments yet condemning the nazi genocide of jews. it did little to ease tensions, both blaming each other for a break down in the peace talks. stefanie dekker reports. >> reporter: it's the latest black and forth in an...
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my brother lives in russia, i live here. i'm afraid of war, and worried that my son will be taken into the army." >> she's part of a silent majority that wants peace and their country to stay intact. a majority that is powerless to stop the drift into conflict. >> at least 22 people have been killed in an attack in the central african republic. three local staff from the medical charity doctors without borders were among the victims. it happened on saturday, about 450km north of the capital bangui. and in the capital a mosque was looted after the last remaining muslims were escorted out of the city. 1300 packed what they could carry and boarded convoys heading north. tens of thousands have been killed by fighting between christians and muslims. >> translation: with what the ant balaka are doing -- anti-balaka are doing, they killed a lot of muslims, we can't stay, we will leaf to save ourselves. >> south sudan's government is expected to resume peace talks in a few hours. they are being held in the capital of ethiopia. negot
my brother lives in russia, i live here. i'm afraid of war, and worried that my son will be taken into the army." >> she's part of a silent majority that wants peace and their country to stay intact. a majority that is powerless to stop the drift into conflict. >> at least 22 people have been killed in an attack in the central african republic. three local staff from the medical charity doctors without borders were among the victims. it happened on saturday, about 450km north...
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my brother lives in russia and i live here. i'm worried my son will be taken into the army. >> she's part of the silent majority that wants peace. a majority that feels powerless to stop the drift. barnaby phillips, ukraine. >>> tens of thousands crowded st. peters squares. as john paul and john xxiii were canonized. never before had the catholic church made two popes saints at once. our nick schifrin with more on this holy day. >> reporter: in front of a million faithful. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: and ancient ceremony became one of the catholic church's most modern moments. never before has the church sainted two popes at once. [applause] >> reporter: never before have two living popes publicly celebrated mass together.and never before, have this many people made the pilgrimage to rome in st. peters square. with a single statement, pope francis canonized two popes in two different papacies. john xxiii and john paul ii. for 48-year-old andreas widmer. >> a lot of people come here for meaning and expressing their faith. there is bond
my brother lives in russia and i live here. i'm worried my son will be taken into the army. >> she's part of the silent majority that wants peace. a majority that feels powerless to stop the drift. barnaby phillips, ukraine. >>> tens of thousands crowded st. peters squares. as john paul and john xxiii were canonized. never before had the catholic church made two popes saints at once. our nick schifrin with more on this holy day. >> reporter: in front of a million faithful....
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with russia. for -- engagement with russia. for 10 years there has been a stalled gas deal of russia to supply china 40 b.c. n and to shift away from the dependency on the european market. the russians will capitulate to the chinese. you'll see an energy deal signed in may. russia needs to signal other options. it will embrace china. >> thanks to alexander cooley with barnard college. >>> at home we are following dangerous weather. a tornado killed two people in north-eastern oklahoma, the extent of the damage is unknown. the storms are also hitting missouri, this is new video from the kansas city area. there are reports of a tornado on the ground. that has not been confirmed. take a look at the damage this line of storms did to that part of missouri. strong winds blowing the tractor trailers off the internet. fortunately no injuries have been reported. rebecca, this is one of the several powerful storms tearing across the heartland. >> yes, and we didn't have tornado deaths. it was a long stretch that we were looking back to 1
with russia. for -- engagement with russia. for 10 years there has been a stalled gas deal of russia to supply china 40 b.c. n and to shift away from the dependency on the european market. the russians will capitulate to the chinese. you'll see an energy deal signed in may. russia needs to signal other options. it will embrace china. >> thanks to alexander cooley with barnard college. >>> at home we are following dangerous weather. a tornado killed two people in north-eastern...
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my brother lives in russia, and i live here. i am afraid of war, and a war that my son will be taken into the army. >> she is part of the silent majority that wants peace and their country to stay intact, a majority that feels powerless to stop the drift into conflict. barnaby phillips, al jazeera in eastern ukraine. >> joining me is alexander cooley, a professor at barnard college. thank you for being in today. we appreciate it? >> my pleasure. >> let's talk about what we saw on the report. do you get the sense there is a growing sense of lawlessness in this eastern ukraine? >> yeah, absolutely. lawlessness overlapping authority, different types of militias, rumors of external sponsors, actual external sponsors. the region really is descending in a. an arkans an arkansanarchy. >> do you think russia is pulling strings or do you think this is more the work of local activists who are largely doing this on their own? >> i think both. the relationship between them is complicat complicated, special forces operating. sometimes agents
my brother lives in russia, and i live here. i am afraid of war, and a war that my son will be taken into the army. >> she is part of the silent majority that wants peace and their country to stay intact, a majority that feels powerless to stop the drift into conflict. barnaby phillips, al jazeera in eastern ukraine. >> joining me is alexander cooley, a professor at barnard college. thank you for being in today. we appreciate it? >> my pleasure. >> let's talk about what...